Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Can I Use the Internet?

Low Stakes Debate

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Dictation: Read and Run

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Rhetorical Strategies

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring